The Strangers Poster Analysis

The first thing that stands out for me is the brick wall in the background, it clearly contrasts with the 3 antagonists and gives the impression that there is no escape for the people, especially seen as they are seated and the antagonists seem to be interrogating them. Also the string that is keeping them to the chair. The actors names are situated behind each of them in bright bold writing so it draws the audience attention. The strapline is situated at the top of the poster in block capital letters, written in a golden yellow colour that easily stands out against the brick wall behind. 'Because you were home.' Allows the audience a snippet of the plot, the people tied to the chair, the strapline and people in old fashioned clothes with masks. The posters itself makes me think of the word 'unknown', we're not quite sure what is going on. The antagonists are wearing masks which gives them an element of mystery but also an increased threat because you don't know who they are, and also how below the title it fades to black. Representing the unknown, not knowing what's going to happen next. Like the actors names, the title lies in the darkness directly below the two, perhaps protagonists. The glowing bold font stands out heavily from the black background and immediate catches your attention. The font seems to be glowing like a torch, representing they are stuck in the dark, not knowing whats going to happen. Looking at the three characters facing the two seated, we know that they are the antagonists and the two seated in front are the protagonists. Looking at the masks, the way the two are seated, and the rope surrounding them you can tell that there is some sort of home invasion. The way the anatagonists are standing looking down on the man and woman symbolises the shift in power, how they have no control even in there own home. The man seated seems to not want to look at them either, he has his head facing the floor and if you look all three antagonists are staring at the woman, suggesting she is perhaps the main role in the film or is the central character.